Jodie
Jodie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Praised or woman of Judea.
Origin and history
Jodie is traditionally a variant of Judy or Judith, stemming from the Hebrew name Yehudit. While predominantly used for females in modern times, it has a history of usage for males in the United States as a diminutized variant or modern unisex name. In male usage, it remains relatively rare, maintaining a modest presence across U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
3,657 babies in the United States have been named Jodie since 1880. It ranks #2118 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1884.
States where it is most popular
- TX (66.5 %)
- MS (7.1 %)
- OK (6.8 %)
- TN (4.8 %)
- AL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 47 |
| 1890-1900 | 110 |
| 1900-1910 | 111 |
| 1910-1920 | 324 |
| 1920-1930 | 446 |
| 1930-1940 | 330 |
| 1940-1950 | 347 |
| 1950-1960 | 398 |
| 1960-1970 | 488 |
| 1970-1980 | 471 |
| 1980-1990 | 220 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 107 |
| 2010-2019 | 83 |
| 2020-2029 | 43 |
Fun facts
- Jodie originated as a pet form of Judith, which means praised or Jewish in Hebrew.
- Though far more common for females, Jodie has been continuously given to boys in the U.S. since records began in 1880.